It’s that simple. For nearly everything in life, getting what you want is as simple as asking. Will the answer always be “yes?” Certainly not. But how do you know if you don’t try? If you don’t ask, you don't get. So, what do you have to lose by asking? Read the rest of the article at Accidentally Retired ***** AR Recommends Track your net worth with Empower (my review) Keep Your Money Secure: Use a password manager and set strong passwords. I love to read. Here is my master list of book...
19 days ago • 1 min read
You Only Need One Income Stream. Just ONE. Yep, that’s right. I said it. You only need the ONE. And don’t get me wrong. I’m not against multiple income streams. Focusing on building up ONE truly kick ass income stream is going to pay dividends far beyond what you can do with multiple income streams. Here's why... Read the rest of the article at Accidentally Retired ***** AR Recommends Track your net worth with Empower (my review) Keep Your Money Secure: Use a password manager and set strong...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Our neighborhood is fairly new...it's one of those built by a national homebuilder with multiple price points in mind. There are entry-level homes, mid-tier homes, upper-tier homes, and mansions...yes, mansions. Each type has its own subdivision within the development, and it was clearly developed with buyers from all walks of life in mind. I was taking a quick walk around our neighborhood the other day and wandered into the mansion section. The first thought that crossed my mind? "Man, it...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Cash management in early retirement has turned out to be a rather stressful endeavor. When I first negotiated my severance and left corporate America, it was easy to know that I still had money coming in for a while. But eventually, the gravy train runs dry, and then I was left figuring out an action plan. For those who have never withdrawn from their portfolios, it can get complicated fast when trying to determine the best approach for selling, managing capital gains, taxes, estimating...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I was in South Florida this past week, driving along A1A, a scenic highway that stretches along the east coast of Florida, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. Depending upon where you are on A1A, you’ll drive past boutique hotels, condos, mini-mansions, and mega-mansions. The mega-mansions stretch on for miles. It sure seems like there are a lot of really successful people in this area. And that got me thinking about the top 1%. What does it take to be in the top 1%? Is it just about money? What...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Disclaimer: this article is for informational purposes only, and should NOT be taken as legal, financial, or tax advice. My wife and I have paid $0 in taxes from 2021 to 2025. But we didn’t cheat. And we’re not scamming the government. The tax code favors early retirees. Here is how anyone can do it: Read the rest of the article at Accidentally Retired ***** AR Recommends Track your net worth with Empower (my review) Keep Your Money Secure: Use a password manager and set strong passwords. I...
2 months ago • 1 min read
In the last month, I’ve been inundated with AI takes — how it’s game-changing, how mass layoffs are coming, and how the divide between those who use it and those who don’t is going to be enormous. "Agentic AI will change the world. A revolution is coming. Unemployment en masse is inevitable." In essence, the message is “if you aren’t using AI, you will be left behind.” And there is absolutely no doubt that the technology is getting better rapidly, and it will change the world. Even just...
3 months ago • 1 min read
I remember watching the movie Rat Race in high school — a 2001 comedy where a Las Vegas casino tycoon pits six teams against each other in a race for a $2M prize locked in a storage locker in New Mexico. There was only one simple rule: there are no rules. I loved this movie so much, not only for the pure absurdity of the comedy, but also because of what already resonated with me about life: modern-day life is nothing more than a rat race. 99.99% of us are trained by our parents, grandparents,...
3 months ago • 1 min read
I don’t think mental fog is random. In my experience, it shows up when I ignore what my gut has been telling me for too long. I feel it in my neck and shoulders. I get tension headaches. I’m suddenly exhausted right when I wake up for the day. But the tension, fatigue, and brain fog are signals—not flaws. I’ve since learned to trust those signals — and figured out what to do about them. Read the rest of the article at Accidentally Retired ***** AR Recommends Track your net worth with Empower...
4 months ago • 1 min read